Banking and Finance Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious Top 25 International Firm as a Banking & Finance Associate in Aberdeen. This role offers exposure to high-value transactions and top-tier clients, with a focus on technology and finance sectors. Enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive environment that fosters professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

High-quality work exposure

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ambitious Banking & Finance Solicitor with 3-6 relevant PQE.
• Experience with full transaction lifecycle.
• Knowledgeable about current banking law landscape.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse portfolio of lending transactions.
• Engage in lending and refinancing deals, private equity-backed acquisitions.
• Work alongside Legal 500-recognised partners.

Skills

Banking & Finance Law

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Job description

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Are you a Banking & Finance Associate (2-6 PQE) seeking high-value work at a Top 25 International Firm?

Join a Tier 1 Banking & Finance team that handles cutting-edge, high-value transactions with top-quality clients in their modern Aberdeen office and take a real step up in your career.

The Firm
For those looking to work for a firm operating at the highest level globally, this is one such business. Having been recognised across countless practice areas with L500 Tier 1 rankings, this firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents around the world.

A modern firm which places emphasis on innovation, staff can expect to engage with a range of premier international clients on some of the largest and most high-quality work available. This incredible legal talent and exemplary clientele have resulted in this firm winning numerous high-profile awards.

In contrast to many firms of its size, there is an excellent work-life balance, a friendly reputation and a supportive working environment that employees express they enjoy and allows them to excel.

Employees receive excellent remuneration, benefits and first-rate ongoing professional development to ensure they can take ownership and progress in their careers.

If you are seeking to develop your expertise and reputation as a leading lawyer within your chosen practice area and take a tangible step forward in your career, this is an unparalleled opportunity to do so.

The Role
In this position, you will join a Tier 1-ranked Banking & Finance team, handling a diverse portfolio of lending transactions across multiple sectors and product lines. Your work will focus particularly on the technology, media, and telecoms industries, as well as energy, infrastructure (including digital infrastructure), life sciences, healthcare, hospitality and leisure.

You'll engage in a wide range of legal matters, including lending and refinancing deals, private equity-backed acquisition financing, embedded finance transactions, and investment finance.

Working alongside highly regarded Legal 500-recognised professionals, including expert partners, you'll thrive in a collaborative and supportive team culture designed to maximise your career potential. The firm is dedicated to investing in your ongoing training and development, offering continuous opportunities to support your career aspirations from the moment you join.

The Ideal candidate

• An ambitious Banking & Finance Solicitor with 3-6 relevant PQE
• Experience liaising with stakeholders including borrowers, lenders and investors throughout the full transaction lifecycle.
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current banking law landscape
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients and has the ambition and communication skills to further develop client relations.

What's on offer

• Working for a Top 100 firm
• An opportunity to develop a reputation in Banking and Finance
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
• Engrained culture of flexible working
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements